Fusion Hype Grows as Clean Energy Sector Faces Real Hurdles
Fusion energy hype grows for 2026 even as clean energy stocks slump and mining, storage challenges persist.
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Spider-Man Concept Art Book Sparks AI Image Backlash
A Spider-Man concept art book's AI-generated image sparks backlash amid Marvel layoffs and wider AI image controversies.
AMD Reportedly Joins Google on Next-Gen TPU Design
AMD reportedly may co-develop a new Google TPU with on-package cores amid a wider AI chip and financing race.
DeepSeek V4 Pro Closes Gap With Claude at Fraction of Cost
DeepSeek's upgraded V4 Pro nearly matches Claude's performance at a fraction of the price, per new benchmark claims.
AI Coding Tools Surge as Slack, Meta Join the Race
Slack, Meta, and others expand AI coding tools as GitHub outages and developer surveys reveal growing strain and dependence.
Walmart and Sam's Club Gas Pumps Get Tap-to-Pay Upgrade
Walmart and Sam's Club are adding tap-to-pay contactless payment technology to gas station pumps nationwide within days.
Coinbase Picks Abu Dhabi as Global Tokenization Hub
Coinbase launches its global tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi as US regulators and states still debate crypto rules.
Inflation Cools to 3.4% as Gas, Grocery Prices Ease
US inflation cooled to 3.4% in July as gas and grocery prices fell, easing pressure on the Fed, though officials warn grocery costs remain high.
US Travel Spending Set to Hit $1.37 Trillion in 2026
US travel spending is forecast to reach $1.37 trillion in 2026 as hotels, inbound tourism and aviation demand all show notable growth.
JTA Finance Chief Grilled as Council Cites Budget Red Flags
Jacksonville council blasts JTA's new CFO over budget red flags, amid a wider wave of CFO turnover and scrutiny across sectors.
World Liberty Crypto Bank Gets Preliminary OCC Approval
OCC grants preliminary trust bank approval to Trump-linked World Liberty Financial as global crypto custody rules evolve.
UK Consumer Confidence Hits Two-Year High, GfK Reports
UK consumer confidence hit a two-year high per GfK, contrasting with mixed inflation and sentiment trends in the US and euro zone.
NJ Free Pharmacy Aids Poor as Medicare Cuts Drug Prices
A NJ pharmacy offers free medicine to low-income residents as Medicare lists 10 drugs for price negotiation, effective 2026.
Employer Health Insurance Costs Set to Jump 9.5% in 2027
Aon projects U.S. employer health insurance costs will rise 9.5-10% in 2027, the steepest increase in two decades.
US-Iran War Fears Drive Oil Prices Near $95 in 2026
Escalating US-Iran tensions have driven crude oil prices toward $95, with volatile swings hitting gas prices and markets.
EverBank Private Equity Owners Weigh Sale or IPO Exit
EverBank's private equity owners are weighing a sale or IPO after clashing over strategy since their 2023 buyout.
Dallas Police, Fire Unions Split Over City's Pay Offer
Dallas police and fire union leaders disagree on whether to let members vote on the city's contract offer as talks intensify.
Trump FDA Pick Faces MAHA and Senate GOP Pushback
Trump's FDA nominee faces pushback from MAHA and Sen. Bill Cassidy over vaccine policy, as Devoted Health seeks a $25B valuation.
Anthropic IPO Buzz Grows Amid Booming Global Listings Market
Analysts warn retail investors to weigh Anthropic's IPO risks as global listings from India to the US see strong demand.
California AG: Paramount-WBD Deal Needs Structural Fixes
California AG Rob Bonta says settling the Paramount-WBD antitrust suit requires structural remedies as political pressure mounts.
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